DLA Piper announces new Latin American practice leadership

DLA Piper has announced several changes to its Latin American practice leadership in its Finance, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Restructuring practices, as well as several
changes to leadership in sectors and special projects for PPP/Infrastructure, Financial Services and Financial Technology, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital, Insurance, Energy
and Natural Resources and its latest sector Media, Sport, Gaming and Entertainment.

Finance
Edgar Romo (Mexico) was named co-leader of the Finance practice group alongside co- leader Margarita Oliva Sainz de Aja (Argentina).

Litigation and Arbitration
Gabriela Alvarez Avila (Mexico) and Carlos Nuñez (Peru) were named co-leaders of the Litigation and Arbitration practice group.

Real Estate
Hernán Velarde (Peru) and Rafael Jordão Bussiére (Brazil) were named co-leaders of the Real Estate practice group.

Restructuring
Justo Segura (Argentina) and Nicolás Polanía Tello (Colombia) were named co-leaders of the Restructuring practice group.

Sectors and Special Projects
Olga Lucía Ramírez (Colombia) and Roberto Rios (Mexico) were named leaders of PPP/Infrastructure alongside incumbent leader Miriam Figueroa (Puerto Rico). Sergio Barboza (Peru) was named co-leader of Financial Service and Financial Technology alongside incumbent co-leader José Sosa-Lloréns (Puerto Rico). Jorge Timmermann (Chile) was named co-leader of Emerging Growth and Venture Capital alongside incumbent co-leader Antonio Arias (Argentina). Sergio Rojas (Colombia) was named co-leader of Insurance alongside incumbent co-leader
Marcella Hill (Brazil). Jorge Córdova (Peru) was named co-leader of Energy and Natural Resources alongside incumbent co-leader Diego Peña (Chile). Ariel Portnoy (Argentina) and Jorge Gallo (Brazil) were named co-leaders of the new Media, Sport, Gaming and Entertainment sector. 

"We extend our thanks to the outgoing leaders for their service and to the incumbent leaders who will continue to lead these practices. We are also excited to welcome the new
leaders to the table and look forward to their contributions," said Rick Chesley, managing partner of the Americas.

"This talented group provides a wealth of knowledge that will be instrumental in helping our clients achieve their goals across geographies, sectors and practices. We look forward to
supporting their efforts as they embark on their leadership efforts," added Chesley. 

DLA Piper Latin America’s team offers full-service business legal counsel to domestic and multinational companies with interests in and operations throughout the region, with over
400 lawyers practicing throughout Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico.